Category: Community
Logansport Soccer Club Scores for Sept. 16/17 and Sept. 23/24
Sept, 16 & 17 Rec League 6U Leeman Law Offices 5 Tyson 7 Mike Anderson Auto Group 0 Justice Law Office 9 Smalls Maintenance & Electrical 5 Michael & Stephenson Law Office 5 8U...
Logansport to receive Arts Commission creative placemaking consultancy
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced today that 13 Indiana communities have been approved for creative placemaking consultancies as part of the agency’s Open Scene Creative Placemaking program. The selected communities: Anderson, Batesville, Burns...
Layman named Citizen of the Week
A long-time Logansport resident who has championed an annual drive to raise money for the Logansport Noon Kiwanis Club is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Dan Layman has chaired the Kiwanis...
Logansport Municipal Building Corporation accepting proposals for purchase of Blight Elimination Program properties
Notice is hereby given that the Logansport Municipal Building Corporation (LMBC) will receive sealed proposals up to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, October 5, 2017 for the purchase of Blight Elimination Program...
IU Kokomo honors August 2017 graduates
KOKOMO, Ind. — One hundred twenty-seven Indiana University Kokomo students earned degrees in August 2017. The class includes residents of 21 Indiana counties, three states, and Saudi Arabia. Graduates are listed by hometown. Those earning degrees...
Trine University recognizes Sept. 2017 Student of the Month
Elizabeth Donnelly has worked for the State of Indiana for 17 years and loves the field she works in with the Department of Corrections. She started as a Correctional Officer and moved up the...
Return 2 Learn’ event offers guidance for adults ready to continue their education
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College and Trine University Logansport are sponsoring a “Return 2 Learn” event in Logansport Thursday, Oct. 5. The event is aimed at encouraging area residents to continue their...
Lack of rainfall could shorten fall colors viewing
Fall colors have begun to appear in some parts of the state thanks to an unusually cold start to September. While temperatures in recent days have been above normal, daytime highs in early September...
New grant money paves way for local road projects
STATEHOUSE — Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through...
New grant money paves way for local road projects
Local communities will receive state matching grants to improve roads and bridges, according to State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy). More than $150 million was awarded to Indiana cities, towns and counties through the Community...
Logansport leaf pickup begins Oct. 30, 2017
The Logansport Street Department’s loose leaf pick-up will begin October 30, 2017. In the meantime, residents should continue using biodegradable yardwaste bags. While the department recognizes leaves fall into the street, any leaf piles...
Logan’s Landing announces registration for 2017 Fall & Winter events
Registration is underway for Logan’s Landing’s annual Scarecrow Row Competition, Downtown Spooktacular and Downtown Christmas Open House. Local businesses and organizations are invited to decorate scarecrows to be displayed from October 16 through November...
Fall Cleaning on Berry Lane, Household Hazardous Waste Day both scheduled for Sept. 23, 2017
On Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, the City of Logansport’s Code Enforcement Office is offering local residents an opportunity to dispose of unwanted items from your garages, sheds, attics and basements at no cost to...
Record $150 million awarded through Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative
Jasper, Ind. – Governor Eric J. Holcomb and INDOT Commissioner Joe McGuinness today announced 396 Indiana cities, towns and counties received a combined $150 million in state-matching funds for local road projects through the Next Level Roads: Community Crossings Initiative....
Logansport Police investigating death on Wheatland Avenue
Logansport Police are investigating the death of a 36-year-old woman inside a residence in the 600 block of Wheatland Avenue around 4:30 Tuesday afternoon. According to a news release, two children were also at...
Logansport man killed in early morning crash
A Logansport man was killed Wednesday in a crash on CR 700 E, just south of CR 1150 S. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office says a caller indicated that they had discovered a vehicle...
Logansport awarded $547,000 for streets
For the second year in succession, the City of Logansport will be able to plan more than $1 million in street paving and repairs for the coming year. Logansport has been awarded $547,000 from...
Cass County Community Foundation announces 2017 Community Grants
The Cass County Community Foundation held a press conference and reception to announce the recipients of the 2017 CCCF Community Grant Awards on September 19, 2017 at Boondockers. The crowd of attendees included representatives...
Governor names Indiana’s new health commissioner
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced that Kristina Box, M.D. will be Indiana’s next State Health Commissioner. Dr. Box has been caring for women, throughout the spectrum of their lives, as...
Cassidy named ‘Citizen of the Week’
A music teacher who has spent nearly 40 years teaching publicly and privately is this week’s recipient of a special city honor. Carolyn Cassidy, who has played flute for both the Kokomo and Lafayette...
LMU Water Department’s fall hydrant flushing underway
LMU Water Dept. began its fall hydrant flushing on Sunday, September 17, 2017. Flushing will be performed from 9 p.m. thru 3 a.m. on Sunday thru Thursday nights for approximately 6 weeks. They will...
State Road 16 Chip Seal Preservation Sept. 19-22 in Cass/Miami Counties
State Road 16 will be closed between U.S. 31 and State Road 25 near Twelve Mile, beginning Tuesday, September 19 and running through Friday, September 22. Crews will perform a chip seal and fog...
American Red Cross in critical need of volunteers, including fluent Spanish-speaking volunteers
INDIANAPOLIS —The Indiana Region of the American Red Cross is seeking three critical needs including; volunteers who speak fluent Spanish willing to deploy to areas affected by Harvey and Irma, volunteers willing to support...
Head: Indiana Senate Republicans Offering Paid Internships
STATEHOUSE — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid, spring-semester internships during the 2018 legislative session to college students, recent graduates, as well as graduate students and law school students, said State Sen....
Indiana State Museum seeking photo submission for “Heroes from the Heartland” display
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites is seeking photo submissions of current and former service members for the annual Heroes from the Heartland display. The project recognizes Indiana’s faces of valor...
Miami Correctional Facility Offenders build parade float themed “Building a Child’s Education”
Bunker Hill, IN – Offenders residing in the P.L.U.S. (Purposeful Living Units Serve) housing unit at Miami Correctional Facility (MCF) have been hard at work with the construction of their very own parade float...
Application process opens for the 2018 500 Festival Princess Program, presented by Reis-Nichols
INDIANAPOLIS – The 500 Festival, a nonprofit organization providing life-enriching events that celebrate the spirit and legacy of the Indianapolis 500®, today announced it is accepting applications for the 2018 500 Festival Princess Program,...
Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship applications open through November 30, 2017
INDIANAPOLIS – High achieving Hoosier students interested in teaching in Indiana may apply for the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship through November 30, 2017. The program offers 200 renewable scholarships of $7,500 each year...
Hoosiers encouraged to have a plan, consider cash donations
In support of the response and recovery from Hurricane Irma, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) is advising Hoosiers to be organized in their giving and volunteer efforts. Responsible Giving When a natural...
Miller’s Merry Manor announces expansion, renovations
Local leaders joined Miller’s Merry Manor for a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday afternoon at their Logansport facility. Administrator Jake Morris announced a 7,500 square foot addition that will include a Rehab Center and Living Well...
‘Citizen of the Week’ goes to Buck
An advocate for a new running and walking trail on the south side of the city is the recipient of a city honor. Ryan Buck, who has been actively involved in creating a trail...
Manufacturer adds 70 jobs, invests $50 million
A long-time manufacturer on the Hoosier Heartland in Logansport has announced a significant expansion. Cal-Comp USA, a subsidiary of a company based in Thailand, will add 70 jobs to its existing work force. Additionally,...
